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CSX Transportation

Coverage of CSX Transportation in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 28 · 09:26 UTCMost recent: Aug 13 · 11:05 UTC
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Waverlyplace1National Weather Serviceorganization1Middle Tennessee west of the Cumberland Plateauplace1Darrell Hinesperson1Mehdi Ahmadianperson1Virginia Techorganization1Center for Vehicle Systems & Safetyorganization1Railroad Transportation Laboratoryorganization1Richmondplace1Federal Railroad Administrationorganization1
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  • WORLDAug 13 · 11:05 UTCNASHVILLE BANNER
    Aug. 13: CSX Transportation Acquittal; Heat Advisory Extended

    A jury unanimously acquitted CSX Transportation of wrongdoing concerning the August 2021 Waverly flood. Separately, the National Weather Service extended a heat advisory for Middle Tennessee west of the Cumberland Plateau due to high temperatures and heat indices reaching 110 degrees or higher. Additionally, Darrell Hines' legal team filed a motion in federal court requesting accommodations regarding his stroke-affected left arm before his scheduled execution.

  • SCIENCEJul 28 · 09:26 UTCVIRGINIA MERCURY
    Does extreme heat cause train derailments? A Virginia railroad expert weighs in.

    A freight train derailment in Richmond in July 2026 raised questions about extreme heat's role. Virginia Tech expert Mehdi Ahmadian explained that extreme weather, including heat and cold, can cause rail tracks to expand or contract, potentially leading to derailments, but emphasized railroads maintain track conditions effectively.